Heryky the Hawk takes the court against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes take the court against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes gather before their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes middle blocker Hannah Clayton (18) is introduced before their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive specialist Maddie Slagle (15) digs up a ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes middle blocker Amiya Jones (9) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes outside hitter Kyndra Hansen (8) goes up for a block against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes outside hitter Kyndra Hansen (8) hits the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter/right side hitter Courtney Buzzerio (2) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate an ace serve against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter/right side hitter Courtney Buzzerio (2) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter Jenna Splitt (6) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive specialist Maddie Slagle (15) serves the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes middle blocker Hannah Clayton (18) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter Jenna Splitt (6) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes middle blocker Amiya Jones (9) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive specialist Maddie Slagle (15) and defensive specialist/libero Mari Hinkle (10) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive specialist Maddie Slagle (15) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes middle blocker Hannah Clayton (18) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter Bailey Ortega (12) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes middle blocker Hannah Clayton (18) and setter/right side hitter Courtney Buzzerio (2) celebrate a point against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes middle blocker Hannah Clayton (18) and setter/right side hitter Courtney Buzzerio (2) celebrate a point against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter Bailey Ortega (12) during warm-ups at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive specialist Maddie Slagle (15) during the first set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes middle blocker Hannah Clayton (18) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter Bailey Ortega (12) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive specialist Maddie Slagle (15) during the first set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter Bailey Ortega (12) serves to Illinois during the first set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes middle blocker Hannah Clayton (18) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate a block against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter Bailey Ortega (12) during the first set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive specialist Maddie Slagle (15) during the first set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate a kill by setter/right side hitter Courtney Buzzerio (2) during the first set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter/right side hitter Courtney Buzzerio (2) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive specialist Maddie Slagle (15) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Xtream Arena in Coralville (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate a kill by setter/right side hitter Courtney Buzzerio (2) during the first set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive specialist/libero Mari Hinkle (10) during the second set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter Jenna Splitt (6) during the second set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive specialist Maddie Slagle (15) during the second set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive specialist/libero Mari Hinkle (10) during the second set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive specialist/libero Mari Hinkle (10) during the third set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter/right side hitter Courtney Buzzerio (2) during the fourth set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter Jenna Splitt (6) during the fourth set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate after a block during the fourth set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Vicki Brown during the fourth set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter Jenna Splitt (6) during the fourth set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes setter Jenna Splitt (6) celebrates a point during the fourth set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes outside hitter Addie VanderWeide (22) during the fourth set of their match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. (Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)